Avaiki Cave
Avaiki Cave
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goddess_livvy
Sydney, Australia80 contributions
Dec 2019
Avaiki cave is one of those places that seems like it could only ever exist in a dream. The water is an impossible shade of turquoise and the walls of the cave shimmer with a jewel-like purple hue. It's breathtaking.
That said, like many places in Niue, it's beauty belies how dangerous it can be.
Come on a low outgoing tide. Rogue waves bounce off the cave walls and can create a washing machine like surge which can result in grazes and cuts from the rocks.
Snorkelling here is average- best snorkelling on Niue is Utuko.
Definitly a must see on Niue.
That said, like many places in Niue, it's beauty belies how dangerous it can be.
Come on a low outgoing tide. Rogue waves bounce off the cave walls and can create a washing machine like surge which can result in grazes and cuts from the rocks.
Snorkelling here is average- best snorkelling on Niue is Utuko.
Definitly a must see on Niue.
Written 8 January 2020
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NZP0PPY
New Zealand28,900 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Depending on the swells and tides this is accessible about one to 1.5 hours either side of low tide. Walk through the stunning cave, onto the reef and then turn right, walk along the reef and you will see this absolutely beautiful cave. swim and snorkel. then continue along the reef to the reef pool and amazing snorkelling. continue along the reef to the next cave. this is the most beautiful cave on the isand imo. walk through the cave up onto the road and its only a couple of minutes walk back to your vehicle. a great loop.
i recommend visiting before low tide to avoid the crowds. we visited twice this visit and both times had the cave to ourselves. but while we were in the reef pools about a dozen people turned up and its not nearly as wow then. having it to yourself is part of the magic factor
i recommend visiting before low tide to avoid the crowds. we visited twice this visit and both times had the cave to ourselves. but while we were in the reef pools about a dozen people turned up and its not nearly as wow then. having it to yourself is part of the magic factor
Written 6 August 2024
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Chrischchnz
Christchurch, New Zealand51 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
A truly beautiful natural rock pool, accessed through a climb down a coral ravine. Unbelievable colours and fantastic snorkelling experience. Not a huge amount of fish, but as you float on the surface you become aware of more than by first impression. The clarity of the water is unbelievable. Certainly a must if spending a holiday on Niue.
Written 7 September 2022
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Correna B
Christchurch, New Zealand68 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
Spent a wonderful week in paradise! Made a great decision to stay above these fantastic caves at the Anaiki Motels. Walked down through the caves the night we arrived (with torches) at low tide and I feel the night experience was just as good as the day! Lovely pools in the cave to the right of the walkway. Plenty of fish. Under water camera was great in Niue. This is a must do! You won’t be disappointed!
Written 23 May 2024
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gracemac298
Auckland Central, New Zealand22 contributions
July 2016 • Family
Steep short walk down to pools. Very slippery so take care. There is a large pool filled with fresh/sea water and very pretty. A few blue fish in there.
Written 23 July 2016
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Nikolai V
Pakuranga, New Zealand71 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
This little cave is a truly mast do for walkers, snorkelers and divers. Amazing colors, great coral formations, overall impression is huge. There are dipper part of the cave where we didn't go (definitely need scuba here), but as well small arch very cool to free-dive under (need to do that at a decent speed to avoid to be trapped on the sharp ceiling of the arch). Great fish as well and crystal clear water.
Access to the cave is very easy and suitable for all ages, except wheelchairs (sorry).
Access to the cave is very easy and suitable for all ages, except wheelchairs (sorry).
Written 30 March 2016
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408glenl
Hamilton & Waikato Region, New Zealand41 contributions
June 2015 • Friends
This was the BEST place to snorkel if you get the tide right. Walk out over the reef at low tide and you can gently walk off the edge of the reef into 30m plus of clear blue! See Parrot fish making sand....and all kinds of other fish and schools of thousands of fish. This was amazing and my highlight
Written 26 June 2015
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chrishayward
Wahroonga, Australia1,961 contributions
Aug 2012 • Family
This is a short walk reef shoes a must, the caves are amazing and at low tide you can walk the reef for ages. So many rock pools with live coral, sea slugs and tropical fish so much to explore. Nice to see the new coral growing after the cyclone damaged so much of the reef. The snorkelling is great, the rock formations are out of this world, mother nature at her best. You can spend hours here, it is a magic place.
Written 18 August 2012
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VT85
Auckland, New Zealand51 contributions
May 2018 • Family
We had planned on doing the low tide pools at Hikutavake, but the low tide wasn't low enough on the day we visited, so we drove back down to Avaiki Caves and I'm so glad we did. It's absolutely spectacular. You walk out onto the reef, turn right and there it is. The water is crystal clear and the rock formations are breathtaking. There is a track through the rocks to climb up and around to jumping platform - great for teens and adults alike! There's also a small pool where you can swim through the holes in the rock underwater - I was too scared but my husband loved it! Absolutely a must do while on Niue.
Written 20 February 2019
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mandarinz
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand73 contributions
Sept 2015 • Couples
This was my most favourite place to visit in Niue, I went twice. The first time we just swam in the cave and spent ages there. The second time I went back with a mask and snorkel (flippers not required in the cave).
It is one of the most beautiful places I've been to, I feel me describing it does not do it justice. The water is stunning, there are heaps of fish, the coral is beautiful.
Go later in the afternoon so the sun shines into the cave for an extra magical experience (it is still gorgeous with out the sun though!).
The cave is perfectly accessible in jandals or sandals, though reef shoes make it a wee bit easier, especially if you want to explore the reef around the cave.
It is one of the most beautiful places I've been to, I feel me describing it does not do it justice. The water is stunning, there are heaps of fish, the coral is beautiful.
Go later in the afternoon so the sun shines into the cave for an extra magical experience (it is still gorgeous with out the sun though!).
The cave is perfectly accessible in jandals or sandals, though reef shoes make it a wee bit easier, especially if you want to explore the reef around the cave.
Written 13 October 2015
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